A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2643846 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2645237 epoch_slot_no: 10037 block_no: 2643722 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16569 time: 2019-05-29 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a6e1ff0cde10f22044450a634907c584f839c10fb976ad97bd47e3098238b5Block Operator
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